7 Deadly Spooky Movies More Atmospheric Than Frightening

In this artful, and ultimately poignant exploration of love and loss, a recently deceased, white-sheeted ghost returns to his suburban home to try to reconnect with his bereft wife.

The Others (2001)

Director: Alejandro Amenábar | Cast: Nicole Kidman, Fionnula Flanagan

In one of her best-ever performances, Nicole Kidman plays a woman living with her two children in a secluded Victorian mansion waiting in vain for her husband to return from World War II. This elegant film favors mystery and shadow over violent spectacle.